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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983,805.96, 1,474,465.64 and 527,262.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983,805.96, 1,474,465.64 and 527,262.65 is: 790,227.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983,805.96 : 1,474,465.64 = 527,262.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983,805.96/1,474,465.64 = 527,262.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983,805.96x = 1,474,465.64 × 527,262.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983,805.96x = 777,430,660,680.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,430,660,680.35/983,805.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790,227.64

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